Please contact OAADDS to discuss the process with a clinician.
You may be able to request a 2nd opinion assessment
You do not live in/are not registered with a GP in Oxfordshire
Our initial advice is always to make an appointment with your GP to discuss the options in your area. Most Autism Diagnostic Services require you to be referred by a GP or other health professional in any case.
Here is some information to help you find out about ASC assessments in neighbouring counties to Oxfordshire:
Buckinghamshire: https://www.oxfordhealth.nhs.uk/servicedirectory/adult-autism-diagnostic-team-2/
Gloucestershire: https://www.ghc.nhs.uk/our-teams-and-services/asc-service/
Warwickshire: https://www.covwarkpt.nhs.uk/search/text-content/adult-neurodevelopmental-service-1031/
Northamptonshire: https://www.nhft.nhs.uk/adhd-aspergers
You are under the age of 18
If you are under the age of 18 you will need your GP to refer you to CAMHS (Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service) for an assessment. If you are only a few months away from turning 18 we know that realistically you may not be seen by CAMHS before your 18th birthday, at which point they will discharge you. However, unfortunately we are not able to accept a referral until the client is at least 18. We will be happy to accept a referral from you on or after your 18th birthday. You are currently under the
AMHT will be able to make a referral for you via the reasonable adjustment team. Please contact them and ask for a referral to be made.
We are unable to accept any referrals from people under the LDT. The LDT should be able to carry out an autism assessment for you within their team. This page has the contact information for the Learning Disability Teams.